Question

Which early labor union is being described below? Started in 1869, by Uriah S. Stephens, this was one of the first relatively permanent labor unions. All workers were admitted regardless of race, skill or position. This union grew slowly and conducted most of its work in private, away from the opposition of big business. American Federation of Labor Knights of Labor National Labor Union

Answer 1

The correct answer is the Knights of Labor.

Uriah Stephens was a Pennsylvania based labor organizer who turned a collection of garment workers in Philadelphia into the Knights of Labor, which admitted all workers despite race or position.